The man plodded through the corridors, taking left and right turns at random. He knew that the person who had brought him here was watching him, and wouldn't be satisfied until he had lost his bearings completely.
(My time is extremely valuable, my work is extremely important, yet I'm stuck playing these games.)
(Why do the Company higher-ups have to be so frivolous?)
(Well, they're also irreplaceable, in the end. They're the ones who can unite everyone necessary to fulfil our vision, even in this world lacking incentives. Whether that's by charisma, negotiation, force... or even a bit of endless despair maze.
I can excuse it in the short term.)
(One day, this city will be the most beautiful place on Earth... or whatever planet this is...)
Oof!